Manual Removal of Invasive Aquatic Plants (Plant Control RFP – RFA# 202512173)
Forecasted
This Maine DEP grant funds local, science-based manual removal projects to control established invasive aquatic plant infestations in Maine's waters.
Funder: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Cost share grants for local manual removal projects; specific award sizes and cost share ratios set in RFA# 202512173.
Summary: Supports hands-on control and management of established invasive aquatic plant infestations in Maine’s waters.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides cost share grants for local projects focused on the manual removal and control of invasive aquatic plants in Maine. The grant is part of the state’s broader strategy to manage aquatic invasive species, complementing prevention programs like the Courtesy Boat Inspection Program. Through a formal Request for Applications (RFA) process, the program aims to support hands-on efforts that directly address established infestations using manual or related plant control methods.
